Left out among the conference champions would be Florida State (ACC), Wisconsin (Big Ten) and Louisville (Big East). Obviously, 12-0 Ohio State would have qualified had it been eligible in 2012. The Buckeye would have knocked Stanford from the field.

The outcry would obviously be from the SEC, with 11-1 Florida, 11-2 Georgia and 10-2 LSU deeming themselves worthy of an at-large bid. Don't be too concerned, SEC fans. A selection committee will be formed to choose the four teams to be included in the playoff.

This proposal is likely a long shot, but we think it fits perfectly for a four-team playoff.

Book on 1958 Army worth a read

The final regular-season game of the college football season is the Army-Navy game on Saturday. It's been a while since the game held national ramifications.

Only fans of the game's rich history or those well into retirement remember when the game was college's football Super Bowl.

Of the two teams, Army's history is the most rich. The Cadets ruled the game in the 1940s under Coach Red Blaik, winning national championships in 1944, '45 and '46, with three Heisman Trophy winners, the last Pete Dawkins in 1958.

That season is the subject of Mark Beech's book, "When Saturday Mattered Most," chronicling what he calls the last golden season of Army football. The Cadets finished that year 8-0-1 and third in The Associated Press poll.

The '58 Army team is remembered so highly for several reasons. In the early 1950s, the academy suffered through an ugly cheating scandal that nearly cost Blaik his job. The aftermath put even greater restrictions on the football program.

Blaik rallied his troops one final time in '58 with an unbeaten season that included wins over Notre Dame and Navy. After that, it was the end of an era, and the beginning of another -- the emergence of professional football.

Fans of college football history will enjoy Beech's efforts, especially as a primer for one of college's football most enduring rivalries.

Get to know Bo

Many of ESPN's most outstanding documentaries in its 30 for 30 series dive into the world of college football. They include films on Oklahoma super freshman Marcus Dupree, the SMU scandal of the 1980s and the rise of the Miami Hurricanes.

Saturday's newest installment, "You Don't Know Bo," looks like it will be can't-miss. It airs at 9 p.m., after ESPN's Heisman Trophy show, which is fitting since Bo Jackson became a superstar at Auburn, where he won the 1985 Heisman.

At Auburn, he became a household name after winning the Heisman. After college, he arguably became the most popular athlete, on and off the field.

On the field, Jackson was a bruising running back for the Raiders with sprinter's speed. Off it, he was a marketing dream, as his Nike "Bo Knows" TV campaign captivated millions. He also played Major League Baseball with the Royals. He was an all-star in both football and baseball.

For many, he was more superhero than athlete. Those who saw him play probably wouldn't argue. Those who never did, do yourself a service and tune in Saturday.

Top 10

1. Notre Dame 11-0

2. Alabama 12-1

3. Ohio State 12-0

4. Georgia 11-2

5. Oregon 11-1

6. Florida 11-1

7. LSU 10-2

8. Stanford 11-2

9. Kansas State 11-1

10. Texas A&M 10-2

Comments: Alabama's win Saturday over Georgia in the SEC title game sets up a dream matchup in the BCS title game against Notre Dame, depending on how you look at the game. The programs are polarizing. Fans love them or hate them. Get ready for big-time TV ratings. ... Georgia stays at No. 4 after a fine performance in its narrow loss to the Crimson Tide. ... Stanford and Kansas State get a boost following impressive wins over UCLA and Texas, respectively.